Our Team
Our team has written legislation, run caucus operations, managed campaigns, and built coalitions. Together we bring more than 100 years of combined Statehouse experience to every client engagement. We have a proven track record of success for our clients and with the honesty and integrity that protect our clients' reputations.
Rep. Jim Buchy
Jim Buchy offers more than 50 years of leadership in business and public service. A former state legislator, he represented western Ohio in the House of Representatives for multiple terms, advancing policy on agriculture, education, and small business. He also served as Assistant Director of Agriculture and as an executive in the private sector. Jim’s experience and reputation make him a valuable advisor for strategy, outreach, and coalition building, especially in rural and business communities.
The former President and CEO of Buchy Food Service, Jim Buchy has held numerous leadership roles within the Ohio Legislature. Buchy served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1983 to 2000 and again from 2011 to 2016. When he was not in the legislature, he held a key position at the National Federation of Independent Business after he was the Assistant Director of Agriculture in Ohio from 2001 to 2004.
Jim is active with several charitable and non-charitable organizations in his native Greenville where he graduated high school in 1958, prior to earning a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University. He resides in Greenville where he enjoys the company of his two grown children and many grandchildren and first great grandchild. Jim is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Senior Advisor
Troy Judy
Troy Judy is Co-Founder and Partner of The Batchelder Company. He has more than two decades of experience in Ohio public policy and political campaigns. Before launching the firm in 2015, he was Chief of Staff of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014. On behalf of Speaker William G. Batchelder, he oversaw all House departments and operations, including more than 230 employees. He was also Senior Political Advisor to Speaker Batchelder and the Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee during the 2010, 2012, and 2014 election cycles.
Troy’s early career includes working in the Ohio House of Representatives, United States Senate, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and Van Meter Ashbrook & Associates. Today he works with policymakers in the executive and legislative branches to pass laws, build coalitions for reform, and guide clients through Ohio's legislative and regulatory processes. He has recruited and supported hundreds of candidates for office and managed congressional, gubernatorial, and statewide ballot issue campaigns. That experience shows clients how decisions actually get made in Columbus.
Troy holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The Ohio State University. In 2022, the university's Department of Political Science named him its Alumni of the Year. He was born and raised in northeastern Ohio and lives in Upper Arlington with his wife and kids. He attends Rock City Church and serves on the board of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association.
Co-Founder & Partner
Chad Hawley co-founded The Batchelder Company after more than a decade in senior roles within the Ohio Legislature. He served as Majority Policy Director and later as Chief of Staff to Speaker Batchelder, overseeing policy development, strategic negotiations, and the $20 million+ House Chamber budget.
Chad’s legislative experience equips him with the ability to anticipate challenges and seize opportunities within the General Assembly. Chad specializes in building relationships with leadership in the House, Senate, and Governor’s office, giving clients a unique advantage in advancing their priorities.
Chad holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University with a focus on history and political science. A native of Zanesville, Chad resides in Columbus with his wife, daughter, and son. They volunteer and attend Rock City Church. In addition, Chad volunteers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Chad is also a life-long suffering Cleveland sports fan.
Co-Founder & PartnerChad Hawley
Hunter brings more than ten years of experience in government affairs and public policy, including service as Director of the Ohio Speaker's Office. Drawing on his experience advising legislative leadership and navigating complex policy issues, he has successfully represented corporations, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations across a broad portfolio that includes energy, public utilities, state budget matters, education, and regulatory affairs.
Currently, Wright sits on the board of trustees at the Ohio Lobbying Association and is an active member of the Ohio Commodores. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communication.
Vice President of Government RelationsHunter Wright
Logan J. Hannum joins The Batchelder Company after nearly five years in the Ohio House of Representatives, where he developed experience in legislative affairs, public policy, and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, Logan served as Legislative Aide to State Representative Bernie Willis and Clerk of the Ohio House Transportation Committee.
During his time at the Statehouse, Logan worked on policy issues spanning transportation, aviation and aerospace, veterans’ affairs, and public safety. He helped guide legislation through the General Assembly while working closely with legislators, state agencies, industry leaders, and stakeholders. Logan also played a key role in establishing the Ohio Aviation and Aerospace Caucus, helping bring together policymakers and industry partners to strengthen Ohio’s position in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
His experience inside the legislative process, combined with his work building relationships across government and industry, gives Logan a practical understanding of how public policy moves from an idea to implementation and how clients can effectively engage with Ohio’s policymaking process.
Logan holds a Master of Public Service from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kent State University. A lifelong Ohioan, he lives in the Columbus area and is an avid Oregon Ducks and Cleveland sports fan. Outside of work, Logan enjoys riding his motorcycle, spending time with his goldendoodle, and being involved in his church.
Dirctor of Government Relations